Giveaway and Review: Chasing Kensie by: Drew Taylor

Welcome to the Blog Tour for Chasing Kensie by Drew Taylor, hosted by JustRead Publicity Tours!

About the Book

Title: Chasing Kensie 
Author: Drew Taylor 
Publisher: Taylor Made Publishing 
Release Date: December 23, 2025 
Genre: Contemporary Romance

She moved to Alaska for a fresh start. He made her the object of his wry affection. 

Kensington Smith, a high school English teacher fueled by coffee and plaid, looks for the good in people. The hot-but-vexing P.E. teacher and football coach, who is unfortunately her best friend’s older brother, is the exception. When he’s tapped to assist her with the annual Winter Solstice Dance, he rewrites Kensie’s long-held lesson plans of loathing as he reveals the man behind the flirtatious façade. 

Nicolas Lancaster has a little thing for the pretentious, people-pleasing English teacher of Crescent Cove High School… a thing where he revels in riling her up. But as his proclivities shift and he chases the heart of the woman he’s taught to despise him, Nick begins to understand the pain behind the practiced smile she dons—a mirror that reflects his own inner demons. 

Two hearts. Two histories. 

One source of Hope.  

Chasing Kensie is a Christian contemporary romance sparkling with Alaskan winters, unknown feelings, and a love that will light up the darkest of nights.  

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About the Author

Drew Taylor writes modern closed-door chick-lit romance stories from a Biblical worldview. She believes faith-based romance can be full of heart, humor, healing, and hope while showcasing the reality of our fallen human condition. Her redemptive and engaging stories point to the One who embodies true love–Jesus Christ.

Drew lives in the great state of Mississippi where she teaches high school English. When not teaching or writing, she enjoys reading, baking, researching conspiracy theories, and spending quality time with the people who mean the most to her.

Connect with Drew by visiting drewtaylorwrites.com to follow her on social media and subscribe to email updates.

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Review

Chasing Kensie is the second book I have read written by Drew Taylor, and she is becoming an instant read for me. This book hooked me from the very start with all the flirty banter.

Kensington moved to Alaska to teach at a Christian High School for a fresh start. Upon arrival, she is trying to decorate her new room and sends an email to Nicolas Lancaster to see if he wants any of the items he left behind. With an encounter gone wrong, here begins their enemy’s relationship. As the years pass and Kensie becomes friends with Nick’s sister, Nick cannot understand why he and Kensie seem to have a heated relationship. As they find themselves in close proximity, they start to work through these issues and find the root of the problem. As they become friends, they also develop feelings for one another.

Kensie's character development was great. There is a lot to uncover and unpack. With childhood trauma hidden deep within that comes to light, her people-pleasing actions make sense. Nick also has a lot of layers to pull back. I loved seeing them both progress and overcome their past.

I loved that we got to encounter Esme and Noah. I love it when books intertwine in that way.

This enemies-to-more romance was perfect with kisses only and lots of flirty banter, with a dose of desire. Drew Taylor did a great job of intertwining faith throughout. I loved the realness and the struggle, but also the reminder of Christ and who we are in Him.

*I voluntarily reviewed a complimentary copy of this book, which I received from the author. A positive review was not required. All views expressed are only my honest opinion.

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Tour Giveaway

(1) winner will receive signed paperback copies of Chasing Kensie and Reverie with book swag plus a $25 Amazon Gift Card or Coffee Gift Card of winner’s choice!

Full tour schedule linked below. The giveaway begins at midnight January 5, 2026 and will last through 11:59 PM EST on January 12, 2026. Winners will be notified within 2 weeks of close of the giveaway and given 48 hours to respond or risk forfeiture of prize. US only. Void where prohibited by law or logistics.

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